Deb's Daily Delight

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2008-04-22T17:11:00.001-04:00

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2007-03-06T13:45:00.000-05:00

It is March already...I can't believe how this year is flying already. It is insane! Anyway, update on life is in order. Brady got a new job last week. He will be working for Sally Beauty Company...no, not selling make-up...he will be the guy handling the employee 401K, profit sharing, and Education Assistance Program. I am so excited for him and he is excited too! It worked out so that we will be able to go skiing Spring Break as well. We'll head up to Vail and see if we can find some famous people to follow around. Should be fun!

Still no soft drinks this year...I don't even crave them anymore, so that's good. A few of my other resolutions were somewhat delayed getting started, however, are in the works now. As long as you do it within the year, that is what matters, right? We are exploring churches...still haven't found the right fit though. Now that the weather is nice, I am jogging and walking almost every night, along with some other workout type things. I am giving up my sugar addictions (ice cream and cookies all the time). It was a bad addiction...everyday I HAD TO have it...but not this week. I am going to be strong and resist...eventually I won't think about it anymore. I am not giving up sweets completely though or else I might go crazy...once a week is the limit. hmmmmm...what else...not doing so good on the hanging with friends. Every once in a while I catch up with a friend, but not often enough. That will change I hope.

Well...almost lunch time so I will sign out...until next time...

Valentine's Day 2007

2007-02-15T21:51:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was my first Valentine's Day as a married woman. It was incredible. My sweetie and I aren't into going out on the town, especially on a crowded holiday and we agreed that since we just moved into a larger home we'd save the expense of gifts this year. So, I took off early and made my famous chicken parmesan, angel hair pasta with sauce and french bread. It was super. After dinner I gave Brady a card...it was perfect. He said "your card is in the car, I'll be right back." So he went to his car and came back with a dozen red roses and some Dove dark chocolates...and the sweetest "to my wife" card. So much for not getting me anything. The roses are beautiful and he is the best husband in the world. It was the best Valentine's day ever. It wasn't anything extravagant, but a lovely evening with the man I love...perfect!

My life...not too much to report

2007-02-08T14:09:00.000-05:00

It has been a bit since I have had anything useful to say...and I still don't really have a lot. Just an update on life. Nothing too exciting.
As far as my New Year's resolutions go...I am doing alright. I am most proud of the fact that I have not had one soft drink since last year. I cleaned my house because I had to in order to move out and I can't help but keep the new house clean because it is new...so that worked out great. Organization is going well...also because of the move it forced me to throw out the old or take to Goodwill, etc. My dad and I are doing MAJOR clean-up at the office. Files are being organized, lables made, desks cleaned...it already looks so much better, but still a way to go. Work is getting better with better organization. I am not getting lost in a pile of papers and actually getting my work done more efficiently, which helps me and my clients out. I don't feel as overwhelmed. It's good.
Life in general is good. It was one year ago yesterday that I started planning my wedding...because the plans start about 5 minutes after the ring is put on the finger. My husband is the best! He loves me so much and treats me like a queen always. We have had a busy first few months with all the holidays and honeymoon and moving, etc. Things are settling down now and we love just hanging out together.
My goal for the next few weeks is to work on my resolution to hang out with my friends more. I have been neglecting them I think. I am horrible at calling and writing. I just need to do it and hang out with my girls. A serious girl's night is needed soon.

Junk, junk and more junk...

2007-01-31T12:18:00.000-05:00

First of all, I am happy to mention that I am officially out of the old house and into the new. I like it much more than I thought I would. At first I had some complaints about a 2-story house, but it is growing on me. It's fun...a childhood dream I am now living...but I won't stay forever.

The reason for this blog though...do you have as much junk as I do? I mean geeeeeez, where did all of this STUFF come from and how did it all fit into my little house? We moved all of the big stuff on Sunday...couch, beds, fridge, washer/dryer, etc. We moved the needed items such as clothes, kitchen items, lamps, decor, etc. Wow...looking nice! Well, yesterday we moved the rest of the stuff, or might I say junk. I realized just how much stuff was cramed into all of my closets. WOW! What to do with it? It is still good stuff, just stuff that I dont care for anymore. Trash it, keep it, give it away? Well, at this point I dont have time to worry with it...just throw it in the car. The new house is FULL of boxed up stuff that has no place...this house is much bigger and still seems to be overwhelmed with the junk from the smaller house. It's insane.

Packing up the house

2007-01-24T11:10:00.000-05:00

Well, today I am officially going to start packing up the house. I have SO MUCH to do in the next few days. Luckily since we are only moving across town I dont have to pack incredibly well...but packing nonetheless. I have so much stuff...a lot of it needs to be put in the trash or taken to Goodwill. I guess this is my chance to do so. Ahhhhhhhh...I HATE packing!

On a brighter note...we are moving and that is a blessing. With so many ups and downs and unknowns about our house situation, we are just glad that we have a place to go. It isnt the house we orginally wanted, but it is such a nice house and in a very nice neighborhood. It is a quiet street, it has nice sidewalks that we can take walks on, the houses are well-built and beautiful. I can't complain.

Anyone wanna join my roller coaster ride?

2007-01-19T13:49:00.000-05:00

Today is Friday...I am SO glad this week is coming to a close. It has been one heck of a week. I don't think I have ever really experienced what some call the "emotional roller coaster" until this week. I swear, I experienced every emotion EVER all in a few days. I went from SO excited, to sad, mad dissapointed, to content and happy, to dissapointed and scared, to frustrated and stressed, to relieved...now I just want to take a nap!

It is amazing how and why things happen. I try to take control. I try to jinx the bad situations. I try to do it my way and when it doesnt work out I get angry, sad and stressed. Then I remember, it isn't me that is in control here. Everything happens as it is meant to happen. Events transpire to make me stronger as a person. In the end, it will be fine and perfect and I will realize, "well, duh...this is what should have happened to begin with."

I am glad that this ride seems to be on it's last hill...I just hope that I get stuck on top for once and don't have to come down!!

More Ice??

2007-01-17T19:20:00.000-05:00

Another Day indoors...ice on the roads, schools closed, businesses closed. What is the deal? I look on the forecast and it shows snow for the next 5 days. I am sure everyone north of here is laughing at us. This is probably a pleasant day on the roads to them. Oh well...I am inside and warm and that is all I care about!
I have been catching up on some scrap-booking that is long overdue. It's been fun to pull out pictures and reminisce. Then I cut them up and paste them to a cute decorated page. Fun times!
The house deal is a complete mess right now. We are stuck between a rock and a hard place. We have no place to live basically, as of January 31st. Should be interesting...can't wait to see what is in store. Looks like we will be getting the 2 story house that we liked 2nd best. It'll be alright until babies come along.
My Brady got the pins out of his broken arm today. It is nice to see him without a cast or brace. He was so excited and me too...no more helping him shower when I could be sleeping! YAY!
Anyway, that was my day in a nutshell. I cooked a pot roast tonight and I am about to go prepare the sides...can't wait...it'll be so yummy!

Brrrrrrr...

2007-01-14T16:29:00.000-05:00

What a weekend! It is has been a cold one! It all started Friday. My girls and I were planning a fun little evening in Dallas...we were going to eat some yummy mexican food and grab some Italian ice cream for Kate's b-day. Well, no problem...the temp is around 60 at 2:00. I left work at 4:00 and it was 38 degrees outside...what happened??? It was also POURING! Huh?? Needless to say we decided not to fight the weather and the traffic, but still had a nice little time at MiCocina near where we live. We caught up on each others lives which is always fun! We'll have to reschedule the Dallas trip. So that will be fun!

Update: the first house deal fell through, BUT Friday at 7 we had another prospect come by and they immediately made an offer. It was VERY CLOSE to what we were asking and they accepted our counter-offer on Saturday morning and we are now in a contract! WOW that was fast! We have 2 WEEKS until closing...whew...I have a busy couple of weeks ahead of me! I hope everything goes okay!!

Saturday my hubby and I were going to go get all of our loan stuff taken care of and head to the Body Worlds exhibit in Dallas. I was SO EXCITED!! Well, with the weathermen telling us to only get out for emergencies, we ended up at the mortgage place then back home. We found out our tickets would be valid for a week...so we will go next weekend. Too bad...we could have gone...it never iced. Oh well. Probably better not to drive around all the idiots on the road anyway. I can't wait to go see the exhibit though!

Today is Sunday...had lunch at my parents house...they made fajitas and they were so yummy! We had to leave early so the real estate agent can stop by for more signatures. Man, those guys work all hours, everyday of the week. It is amazing! Anyway, another freezing cold day. I think sweats and a blanket and some hot chocolate and a movie are in the works for this evening. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Will this be the deal??

2007-01-11T18:52:00.000-05:00

So, after one showing of our home the person who saw it really liked it and wants to buy it. He made an offer that we can't quite meet, but we are coming up with a counter-offer tonight. My stomach is in knots. This could be it, OR it might not be. It would be so freakin awesome if this deal happened for us though. We shall see. Fingers crossed tightly! Still trying not to get my hopes up though...eeeeek!

P.S. I wish my mortgage company would hire someone that was knowledgeable about mortgages and escrows and payoff information...it'd be lovely!

New hair

2007-01-10T15:40:00.000-05:00

Well, I had a half-day off of work today and decided to go get a new haircut. I haven't had one in FOREVER. The lady that did my hair for my wedding refused to let me cut it before the big day. So, here I was with dry, frizzy, too long, unmanageable hair. The only thing I could do with it is put it up and out of site.

So...I have a question...why is it that everytime I say I want my hair above my shoulders it is cut below and everytime I want it longer, it is up to my ears? When I say I want long layers why are they short and when I want short layers, why are they long? I wish just once it would be the perfect length when I leave the salon. When I want more blond in my hair why is it darker and when I say PLEASE make it less blond I look like I bleached it? Just wondering...

I guess I shouldn't complain...it actually looks healthy and shiny and I can actually have it down without embarrassment.

So, until next time...I am the girl with the "above the shoulders, please" hair that was cut below my shoulders...and yes, I know it is too blond also...not my fault.

Clean House

2007-01-09T15:19:00.000-05:00

I have NEVER cleaned so much in my entire life!! I am officially sick and tired of cleaning. I am talking windows, fans, light fixtures, baseboards, blinds, cleaning closets, etc. Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming places I haven’t looked at in over a year, when I moved into my house. Scrubbing toilets, bathtubs, sinks microwave, oven, and more. Weeding the flower beds by hand, edging, weed eating, mowing, and leaf blowing. Dusting, straightening, organizing, perfecting anything and everything I can. Even more challenging is that my husband has a broken arm and can’t do most of these tasks…but poor thing; he sure tries and has helped out tremendously.
All of this to TRY to sell our house. If we don’t it’s okay, but we would like to move to a newer, larger home. Today we had our first “visitors” come and check it out. I am trying not to get my hopes up, but at the same time keeping my fingers crossed that something good will happen. No matter what we will be happy…we like our little cozy house…the worst that could happen is that we have a REALLY clean, straight, tidy little house…and that’s not a bad deal!

New blog...New year...

2007-01-08T17:14:00.000-05:00

So, here I am, joining the world of blogs. It is a New Year, and hopefully a year of new beginnings for me. This will be my first year as a married woman. It's different...it's the greatest thing ever. I have always heard how hard the first year of marriage is...so far not the case for me. It is AWESOME! I love my husband with all my heart and he loves me too!
I have a ton of resolutions this year...one was that I want to keep a journal...I hate writing...so here I am...typing in my blog.
Other resolutions...
I want to be healthy---I want to eat better and I want to work out more
I want to be organized---a clean house and filing cabinet are in the works
I want to be financially smart---a new budgeting plan is essential
I want to be social---My friends mean the world to me and I want to see them more
I want to be in church---My husband and I grew up in church...but, time to find a new one
I want to be successful---I love my job...but I want to do more...I CAN do more

So there you have it...my goals for 2007! I am doing great so far...only about 51 weeks to go...wish me luck.